A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students. Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled, and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year. Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state. Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
Incumbents of positions in this series perform janitorial, custodial, housekeeping or maintenance tasks in a state educational institution. The basic purpose of this work is to perform various manual tasks required for the routine maintenance of the buildings and grounds of an educational campus and is considered an essential employee.
Essential Functions:
Performs routine manual tasks involved in loading and unloading vehicles, moving and setting up furniture Sweeps sidewalks, rakes and collects leaves, collects and hauls debris or rubbish, shovels snow, sands walkways; performs other manual tasks involved with snow removal, control and disposal Cleans campus property such as offices, classrooms, corridors, walls, floors, windows, furniture, woodwork, toilets, lavatories or fixtures by washing, waxing, buffing, sweeping, polishing, dusting, or vacuum cleaning; and empties and cleans waste barrels, garbage cans and other waste receptacles Cleans, washes, refuels trucks or automobiles; performs other manual labor tasks in connection with the maintenance and operation of an equipment depot Locks or unlocks premises; reports hazardous and unusual situations to the appropriate authority Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs Operates buffers or other similar mechanical or power-driven equipment; drives a truck Keeps simple records, such as maintenance logs
Requirements:
Ability to follow oral and written instruction Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time Ability to climb and work on ladders Ability to lift and carry heavy objects Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather
This position will be primarily assigned to shifts/locations listed above , but assignments may include all Massasoit sites. Deadline to
Apply:
September 7, 2026•A Cover Letter and Resume are required for consideration.
Application Instructions:
A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter. Please include in your cover letter all available shifts you are applying for.
Please Note :
Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal. Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Student Services and Enrollment Management, Eraj Mashmasarmi, 508-588-9100, x1901, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room SC208a, emashmasa@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by
